New Year’s Eve Celebration
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Wednesday 31 December, 7.00pm – 12.15am
In-person
New Year’s Day Walk for World Peace
Bronte Waterfalls, Haworth with option to Top Withins
Thursday 1 January – meet at 11am
In-person
Start the New Year by enjoying a walk and meditation dedicated to World Peace.
Meditations for a Happy Life
Guided Day Retreats
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sat 3 & Sun 4 January, 9.30am – 4pm
In-person & Livestream
Begin the year with meditations for developing a happy and meaningful life. During the retreat we will explore meditations which will allow you to maintain a positive outlook in the year ahead.
Experience a Still and Peaceful Mind Retreat
Guided Day Retreats
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sat 10 & Sun 11 January, 9.30am – 4pm
In-person & Livestream
Stilling and controlling the mind are essential skills for finding happiness in busy modern life. These guided retreats will help us to experience a clear mind and develop our inner good qualities Attend one or both days.
New Year, New You
Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 17 January, 10am – 1pm
In-person & Livestream
Develop a happy peaceful mind with simple yet effective meditations that will allow you to make positive changes for the year ahead.
Death and Dying Retreat
Guided Day Retreats
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sun 18 January, 9.30am – 4pm
In-person & Livestream
None of us can remain in this life forever and we all must eventually pass from this life. Take time to explore the ideas of death and rebirth and discover how understanding our own mortality can be a powerful motivator for creating meaningful change and inner transformation.
Take a New Direction
Half Day Course
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 24 January, 2pm – 5pm
In-person & Livestream
Our human life is precious and rare, passing moment by moment. Take time out to explore the meaning of life & make positive changes for real happiness.
New Year, New You
Meditation Workshop
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sunday 25 January, 10am – 1pm
In-person
Develop a happy peaceful mind with simple yet effective meditations that will allow you to make positive changes for the year ahead.
January Stop the Week
Scottish Evening – Burns Night
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Friday 30 January, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
In-person
Gratitude and Contentment
Meditation Half Day Course
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sunday 1 February, 10am – 1pm
In-person & Livestream
Discover the uplifting experience of contentment, joy and positive energy that comes from meditating on gratitude. Through simple meditations we can reflect on the truth of our situation, take the time to fully appreciate our life, and live our precious life to its full potential.
Learn to Meditate in Half a Day
Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 7 February, 10am – 1pm
In-person & Livestream
Create a peaceful mind with simple, effective meditations for greater focus, balance and peace in life. Ideal if you are new to meditation or if you wish to develop your meditation practice.
Learn to Meditate in Half a Day
Meditation Workshop
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sunday 8 February, 10am – 1pm
In-person
Create a peaceful mind with simple, effective meditations for greater focus, balance and peace in life. Ideal if you are new to meditation or if you wish to develop your meditation practice.
Living Fearlessly
Half Day Course
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 14 February, 2pm – 5pm
In-person & Livestream
Fear and anxiety are common reactions in uncomfortable situations. By gaining control over negative and unhelpful states of mind we can be free from these reactions and become truly liberated from all fears.
Amitayus Long Life Retreat
Advanced Retreat
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sunday 15 & Monday 16 February
Sunday guided & Monday unguided
In-person
Buddha Amitayus is the Buddha of Long Life. By relying upon him and engaging in this ancient, ritual practice, we can increase our lifespan, wisdom and positive energy. We can also use this practice to remove obstacles that endanger the lives of others.
Stop Worrying, Start Living
Day Retreat
In-Person @ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 21 February, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the first of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall. A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.
Clear Your Mind
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 22 February, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
A second Retreat day in the peace and tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales. Step back from normal activities, let your mind unwind, and focus on solving your problems through meditation, using powerful techniques practised for thousands of years.
February Stop the Week
Welsh Evening
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Friday 27 February, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
In-person
Be Kind to Yourself – Overcome Self Criticism
Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 7 March, 2pm – 5pm
In-person & Livestream
Let go of critical minds that cause unhappiness, guilt and negativity. Learn instead to use meditation to think in ways that uplift your mind and make you feel happy, strong and confident.
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Meditation Workshop
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sunday 8 March, 10am – 1pm
In-person
Explore effective meditations and positive approaches to overcome stress and anxiety. Learn easy to follow techniques that will allow you to reduce and abandon these unpeaceful minds.
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 14 March, 10am – 1pm
In-person & Livestream
Explore effective meditations and positive approaches to overcome stress and anxiety. Learn easy to follow techniques that will allow you to reduce and abandon these unpeaceful minds.
Realised Masters of Meditation -Refuge Retreat
Advanced Retreat
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sunday 15 – Tuesday 17 March
In-person
If we wish to make authentic spiritual progress, we need to recognise the importance of going for refuge to the Three Buddhist Jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
March Stop the Week
Italian Evening
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Friday 27 March, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
In-person
Living in the Moment
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 28 March, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the first of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall. A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.
Inner Strength – Overcoming Anger
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 29 March, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
A second retreat day in the peace and tranquillity of the Yorkshire Dales. Create a reservoir of patience that will enable you to master life’s challenges, making effective decisions while maintaining a peaceful mind.
Rest & Reflect Away Retreat
Weekend Retreat
@Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre, Pocklington
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 April
In-person
An unequalled opportunity to get away from stress and busyness and to deepen your experience of meditation. This guided retreat will be held at the beautiful and inspiring Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre near York.
April Stop the Week
Indian Evening
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Friday 24 April, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
In-person
Let go of the week’s strains and stresses with a guided meditation and enjoy a delicious, three course, vegetarian, Indian meal, with great company.
A Moment of Peace
Day Retreat
In-Person @ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 2 May, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the first of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall. A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace.
Meditations for Finding Balance
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 3 May, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Join us for a day of meditation in the tranquillity of the Yorkshire Dales. In this retreat learn how to find inner enjoyment and balance using meditation. This will help us to deal comfortably with changes in the people and situations around us.
Spring Festival 2026
International Kadampa Buddhist Festival
@ Manjushri KMC, Ulverston, Cumbria
Friday 22- Wednesday 27 May
In-person & Livestream
Amitayus Empowerment & Teachings on 8 Steps to Happiness with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab.
Offering Our Faith Guru Mantra Retreat
A Special Day Retreat Celebrating Our Founder & Buddha’s Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Day
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Thursday 4 June
In-person & Livestream
Remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Relax, Unwind, Find Peace
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Saturday 13 June, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Clear your mind, reduce the stress of daily life and tap into your own lasting source of inner peace. Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales with meditations for greater inner peace on this one day retreat.
Being Kind to Yourself and Others
Day Retreat
@ Bolton Abbey Village Hall, N Yorks
Sunday 14 June, 9.30am – 5pm
In-person
Unwind in the Yorkshire Dales in the second of our 2 days of meditation retreat at Bolton Abbey Village Hall. A day retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings and have a special experience of inner peace..
Summer Festival 2026
International Kadampa Buddhist Festival
@ Manjushri KMC, Ulverston, Cumbria
Friday 24 July – Saturday 8 August
In-person & Livestream
Join us for the International Kadampa Summer Festival.
Buddha Green Tara Empowerment with Teachings on Advice From Atisha’s Heart with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.
Training in Concetration Retreat
Guided Retreat
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11 to 21 August
In-person & Livestream
Take time to improve your concentration.
Vajrayogini Post Festival Retreat
Guided Retreat
@ Buddha Land KMC, Keighley
Sat 22 & Sun 23 August
In-person & Livestream
Explore the practice of Vajrayogini with this short retreat on the self generation practice of Venerable Vajrayogini.
Summer Away Retreat
Weekend Retreat
@ Beamsley Project, Hazelwood, nr Bolton Abbey, N Yorks
Friday 28 August – Sunday 30 August
In-person
Enjoy a relaxing and refreshing break in the Yorkshire Dales. Immerse yourself in meditation on this retreat focusing on practices for improving concentration, mindfulness and inner peace. A retreat gives us the time and space away from our usual activities to gain a deeper and more stable experience of our spiritual practice.
Training in Meditation
Day Retreat
@ Beamsley Project, Hazelwood, nr Bolton Abbey, N Yorks
Saturday 29 August, 9.30am – 6pm
In-person
Take time out in a Day Retreat in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, learn how to recognise and let go of harmful states of mind and replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones.
